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J3 YDM

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,510 mi
Last recorded70,510 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 YDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,510 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 70,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,798 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 62,931 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,076 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,368 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,608 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 44,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak from vacum pump and possible sump gasket

nearside rear tyre slight perishing and small cuts

Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak from vacum pump and possible sump gasket

nearside rear tyre slight perishing and small cuts

Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,370 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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J3 YDM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 YDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 YDM registered?

J3 YDM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J3 YDM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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